The APSC also provides policy and secretariat support to the Remuneration Tribunal and the Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal.

During 2018–19, the Commission will support the Independent Review of the Australian Public Service.

PERFORMANCE

Our performance information is presented through the four strategic priorities noted above. Our planned activities to address these priorities are presented at Attachment A.

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

The APSC operates under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.

We employ around 200 staff. Most of these are located in our Canberra office. We have a small office in Sydney that employs around 10 staff.

We provide resources to support the Merit Protection Commissioner.

We operate in a tight fiscal environment. The APSC receives approximately 50% of its resources through government appropriation. The remaining 50% is provided by government agencies—either on a fee for service basis or through subscriptions supported by a memorandum of understanding.

OUR INTERNAL PRIORITIES

The APSC is committed to a culture of excellence and innovation. During 2018–19, we will demonstrate this through:

Providing groups with the support to manage and resource projects flexibly

Implementing ICT strategies and solutions that reflect the benefits of digital technology.

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The Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) is a central agency within the Prime Minister and Cabinet portfolio. The Commission supports two statutory office holders: the Australian Public Service Commissioner - who is also agency head - and the Merit Protection Commissioner. Their functions are set out in sections 41(1) and 50(1), respectively, of the Public Service Act 1999.